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Re: LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB: You'll Never Walk Alone. (30)

FERGIE: I WANTED LIVERPOOL TO WIN

The psychological games have started early: Sir Alex Ferguson has scoffed at the significance of Liverpool's blistering start to the season by claiming he wanted Rafa Benitez's side to beat Chelsea on Sunday.

The Anfield club are currently three points clear at the top of the table - with champions Manchester United eight points adrift - after ending Chelsea's four-year unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge.

Making clear that he still regards Chelsea as a greater threat to United's domestic crown, Ferguson pointedly remarked in reference to Liverpool's 1-0 win: "That was the result I wanted."

It wasn't, however, the result he predicted. Speaking on Friday, Ferguson dismissed Liverpool's chances of winning the game, telling reporters: "Sunday's game will be very tight, not many goals in it. But Arsenal could win there because they've got the quality to win."

Liverpool, by unspoken implication, apparently didn't.

Meanwhile, Rafa Benitez, unperturbed by the barbs emanating from Old Trafford, has claimed that winning the Premier League would eclipse his achievement of winning La Liga with Valencia.

"To win the Premier League is really difficult," the Spaniard commented. "You can talk about maybe needing 95 points, which Chelsea got one year [2004-05], or 87 points [the tally of United when they won the title last season], and you cannot lose too many games if you want to reach that kind of total. That is the reason why it is more difficult. It is harder to win than La Liga. Chelsea, United and Arsenal will not lose many games. Always you can say that one of them can make mistakes, but all three at the same time? It is difficult."

Benitez said: "Peter is a fantastic lad, we signed him and wanted to keep him. But we couldn't - he wanted to play more. I still wish him every success and hope he scores many goals for England, but not for Portsmouth this week!

"I am sure he will come here with that extra motivation, I would be surprised if he felt any different playing again at Anfield.

"He did well here, the fans liked him, and we know he will be dangerous."

Commenting on the latest managerial changes in the top flight, he said: "I must admit I was surprised by the changes in management at Spurs and Portsmouth. I know Tony Adams as a player and have great respect for him, I wish him well in his new job. But just as with Crouch, not in this game.

"Adams has taken over a good team with fine players. I consider the situation for Liverpool to be very dangerous, because everyone now expects us to take another three points after beating Chelsea.

"But Portsmouth will have a new manager and determined players, and they have Crouch and Defoe up front, a very good partnership."

Benitez knows Liverpool must not waste the win at Chelsea on Sunday by failing to claim a victory over Pompey.

He said: "It is a crucial week for us. We are at the top for the first time and everybody is waiting for our reaction, to see whether we can handle it.

"So we must concentrate even more now. We must not slip up or lose our focus.

"We are in a fantastic position and we will try to stay there as long as we can.

"The key for me is that the team is working together, all of them helping and motivating their team-mates. That is a massive difference.

"It is good to have confidence, but there is a long way to go. I do not want to hear people saying 'we can do this or that'.

"Forget it. I want them to go out and do it.

"Keeping a lid on expectation is difficult. The fans want to see the team at the top and they badly want the title, so it is difficult to keep our people calm."

He added: "We know we have the responsibility to give the same message to everyone, the fans in particular.

"We are top, and we are pleased to be there. But we also have a clear understanding and vision about the future, and we know there are a lot more games to go.

"The team has confidence and is playing well, but we dare not allow our thoughts to stray too far beyond Portsmouth next.

"But there is a massive difference between this season and previous seasons. There is a character and quality about our team, and I cannot hide this."

Re: LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB: You'll Never Walk Alone. (30)

Originally Posted by Cheesecake

FERGIE: I WANTED LIVERPOOL TO WIN

The psychological games have started early: Sir Alex Ferguson has scoffed at the significance of Liverpool's blistering start to the season by claiming he wanted Rafa Benitez's side to beat Chelsea on Sunday.

The Anfield club are currently three points clear at the top of the table - with champions Manchester United eight points adrift - after ending Chelsea's four-year unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge.

Making clear that he still regards Chelsea as a greater threat to United's domestic crown, Ferguson pointedly remarked in reference to Liverpool's 1-0 win: "That was the result I wanted."

It wasn't, however, the result he predicted. Speaking on Friday, Ferguson dismissed Liverpool's chances of winning the game, telling reporters: "Sunday's game will be very tight, not many goals in it. But Arsenal could win there because they've got the quality to win."

Liverpool, by unspoken implication, apparently didn't.

Meanwhile, Rafa Benitez, unperturbed by the barbs emanating from Old Trafford, has claimed that winning the Premier League would eclipse his achievement of winning La Liga with Valencia.

"To win the Premier League is really difficult," the Spaniard commented. "You can talk about maybe needing 95 points, which Chelsea got one year [2004-05], or 87 points [the tally of United when they won the title last season], and you cannot lose too many games if you want to reach that kind of total. That is the reason why it is more difficult. It is harder to win than La Liga. Chelsea, United and Arsenal will not lose many games. Always you can say that one of them can make mistakes, but all three at the same time? It is difficult."

AHHH ! !crappzzz

Originally Posted by Nizz

Maybe this was missed.....i'm wondering too....

Is there any live telecast tonite? Checked Starhub online guide, and it doesn't seem to indicate a live game, but possible for last minute changes?

Didn't watch the match, seems like a scrapy win but I dun give a damn as long as we win!

Woah surprise result last nite Hotcakes drew 4-4 with Arse at Highbury!

after a good win at chelski,juz a 3 point will do...we cant be playing well every game rite...we r still top of the table,thats what matters,winning when not playing well...

anyway,i dont mind not playing well against other teams yet winning but i think we need to play well against arse,manure & chelski to win which we did...up next is spurs...they will be hi on confidence after coming from behind to draw 4-4 against arse...though i dont think our defence will be so generous to let in many goals...i expect a tighter game this weekend...but i also expect a win,irregardless whether we play well or not...